Medical Assistant Certified II - Health Centers - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Certified II GF is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The Medical Assistant Certified II assumes a leadership role to support a designated physician(s) clinic(s) ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day operation, including scheduling and patient flow. The MA-C II serves as a leadership resource to other Medical Assistants for clinical activities; provides direct assistance to individuals and teams when staffing needs demand same. Performs various administrative tasks to support the physicians and clinics needs. Takes appropriate action to address and resolve concerns within delegated authority. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

High School diploma/equivalent.
Completion of an accredited (or in process of accreditation within 2 years) Medical Assistant Program or completion of a governed Medical Assistant program or completed equivalent military training.
One year of Clinical Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in physician practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
Able to provide the care needed as described in the units' policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills
Medical background
Current CPR

Responsibilities

Direct and indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Assume a leadership role to support a designated physician(s) clinic(s) ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day operation, including scheduling and patient flow.
Serve as a leadership resource to other Medical Assistants for clinical activities.
Provide direct assistance to individuals and teams when staffing needs demand same.
Perform various administrative tasks to support the physicians and clinics needs.
Take appropriate action to address and resolve concerns within delegated authority.
Coordinate care for patients.
Support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
Manage the practice's patient population.
Participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in physician practice.
Assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
Provide the care needed as described in the units' policies and procedures.
Function as a lead resource to others.
Assume primary responsibility for the effective and efficient patient scheduling and flow through one or more physicians clinic.
Perform related administrative tasks in support of the physicians and clinics activities.